Ars Technica's annual Charity Drive has kicked off, offering a chance for readers to win impressive prizes while supporting good causes. Since 2007, the event has raised nearly $542,000 for charity, with a focus on two key organizations: Penny Arcade's Child's Play and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
This year's swag pile boasts over a dozen high-value prizes valued at nearly $5,000, including gaming hardware, collectibles, apparel, and more. Notable winners in previous years include a Razer Blade 15 laptop, a PlayStation 5 console, and a top-of-the-line Apple Watch.
To enter the sweepstakes, donors simply need to make a donation to either Child's Play or the EFF using a credit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency. For those who want to support the cause without making a financial contribution, there are also ways to participate, including a free entry option. Donations can be made through this year's campaign page.
The sweepstakes period runs until January 2, 2026, with winners notified and required to claim their prizes by January 31, 2026. To increase your chances of winning, it is essential to register your entry promptly after making a donation.
Some of the most exciting prizes up for grabs include:
* A Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with accessories
* An Analogue 3D retro gaming console and four used 8bitdo controllers
* A vintage Atari GameStation Go console
* An open-source router, OpenWRT One
In addition to these hardware prizes, there are also collectibles and unique items up for grabs, such as a rare collector's edition of the game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and exclusive Red Bull Racing merchandise.
To take part in this year's Charity Drive, visit the official website and follow the instructions. With so many impressive prizes at stake, it is an opportunity not to be missed.
This year's swag pile boasts over a dozen high-value prizes valued at nearly $5,000, including gaming hardware, collectibles, apparel, and more. Notable winners in previous years include a Razer Blade 15 laptop, a PlayStation 5 console, and a top-of-the-line Apple Watch.
To enter the sweepstakes, donors simply need to make a donation to either Child's Play or the EFF using a credit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency. For those who want to support the cause without making a financial contribution, there are also ways to participate, including a free entry option. Donations can be made through this year's campaign page.
The sweepstakes period runs until January 2, 2026, with winners notified and required to claim their prizes by January 31, 2026. To increase your chances of winning, it is essential to register your entry promptly after making a donation.
Some of the most exciting prizes up for grabs include:
* A Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with accessories
* An Analogue 3D retro gaming console and four used 8bitdo controllers
* A vintage Atari GameStation Go console
* An open-source router, OpenWRT One
In addition to these hardware prizes, there are also collectibles and unique items up for grabs, such as a rare collector's edition of the game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and exclusive Red Bull Racing merchandise.
To take part in this year's Charity Drive, visit the official website and follow the instructions. With so many impressive prizes at stake, it is an opportunity not to be missed.
! i love that they're teaming up with awesome orgs like child's play and eff to make a difference. and yeah the prizes are literally insane 
from gaming gear to collectibles, there's something for everyone. i'm all about supporting good causes and this is such a great way to do it. btw what's even better is that you can win some sick stuff without even breaking the bank 
just donating or participating in the sweepstakes can get you those awesome prizes. so go grab your wallet (or not 
) and enter to win – fingers crossed! 
I've been meaning to donate to one of those charities for ages, and now I have a good excuse. the prizes sound insane tho - I'd love to win that Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold lol. did anyone else enter?
And the fact that there are collectibles & exclusive merch up for grabs is just the cherry on top 
. Plus, it's super easy to enter - just make a donation or register your entry and you're in the running! 
So if you haven't already, get those donations flowing and those entries submitted ASAP! It's gonna be a year of tech-tastic charity wins 
I mean, who doesn't love a good gaming laptop or a vintage Atari console? 
And the fact that it's supporting two awesome organizations like Child's Play and EFF is just amazing. 
It's so cool to see people come together for a good cause and make some amazing prizes happen. 
I've already checked out the campaign page and it looks super easy peasy to participate. Just make a donation (no matter how small) and register your entry, and you're in! 
From gaming hardware to unique collectibles, there's something for everyone. And supporting organizations like Child's Play and EFF is a great way to make a positive impact on our community. 
I've already made my donation and entered the sweepstakes, fingers crossed I win that sweet Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold! 
What about you guys? Will you be participating in this year's Charity Drive?
! They're giving away some crazy cool stuff for charity! Like, who wouldn't want a vintage Atari console or a super rare collectible game? 
. We should all be doing our part to give back, right? 
The entry options are also super convenient, you can even just make a donation without winning anything - still counts, right? 
... but honestly, who needs time when there's $5k prizes up for grabs? 
plus its for good causes, cant beat that 
the sweepstakes period is long enough too, till jan 2 2026, so we got plenty of time to donate or enter 
let's make a difference and maybe even score some sweet prizes 
its amazing how Ars Technica's Charity Drive has grown over the years, rasing almost 5 hundred grand in just one event thats just insane 
and even an old-school Atari GameStation Go console 
I'm loving the idea of a charity drive with some awesome prizes! 
I mean, who wouldn't want a top-of-the-line Apple Watch or a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold? 
, from gaming hardware to collectibles and exclusive merchandise 
. And btw, who thought it was a good idea to have a bunch of overpriced gaming stuff just lying around for people to win? It's not like anyone needs a Razer Blade 15 laptop anyway 
.